Three fellowship opportunities in San Franscisco 
CA.  

The San Francisco Foundation is recruiting for 
the 2005-2007 Multicultural Fellowship Program.  
Designed as a two-year full-time program, the 
Multicultural Fellowship assists in the 
development of professionals in the nonprofit and 
public sectors.  The goals of the multicultural 
fellowship program are to provide professionals 
of color, early in their career, with challenging 
work experiences and opportunities in the areas 
of grantmaking and community building in the 
Bay Area and to enhance their professional 
development as future foundation, nonprofit, or 
public service leaders.

This year, the fellowship program is seeking one 
fellow in each of the following program areas:  
Community Health, Neighborhood and Community 
Development, and Environment.  The fellowship 
positions will commence in May, 2005.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The San Francisco Foundation is organized into 
six program areas that have staff with specific 
subject matter expertise and experience with 
different kinds of organizations.  The entire 
program staff brings rich perspectives from 
different kinds of community work to the 
Foundation - including grantmaking, comprehensive 
community initiatives, neighborhood projects, 
technical assistance in organizational 
development, and public policy work on a county, 
regional, or statewide level.

The general qualifications for the fellowship 
program are:  Self-directed individual and team 
player, demonstrated interest in nonprofit 
service, strong written, communication, 
analytical skills, computer and word processing 
skills, including Windows and Microsoft Word, 
volunteer and/or work experience in one of the 
Foundation's specific program areas, ability to 
maintain quality work standards with a high 
volume of work.  A master's degree in a relevant 
area or equivalent research and analysis 
experience preferred.

(1) Community Health Program Fellow 
Qualifications:  Knowledge of key concepts and 
principles related to community health promotion. 
Experience working on such issues as access, 
health disparities, health education, health 
prevention, treatment and underserved 
populations.  Understanding of trends in the 
delivery and funding of health services on the 
local level is important.  Background in 
assessing community needs, health policy, and 
community planning is welcomed.

(2) Environment Fellow Qualifications: Education 
and experience in the area of environmental 
advocacy, sustainable economies, environmental 
health and justice, and policy work.  A 
background in bay area environmental justice 
issues and environmental sustainability is 
desired.

(3) Neighborhood and Community Development 
Program Fellow Qualifications: Knowledge of 
community development and anti-poverty strategies 
with an understanding of community and economic 
security issues confronting low-income people.  
Background in workforce development, homeless 
assistance, or affordable housing desired.

Compensation:  $39,520 - $44,720 annually
Application Deadline:  February 7, 2005

Interested applicants should submit a resume and 
cover letter to The San Francisco Foundation.  
Please specify the program area to which you 
are applying.  Upon receipt of your r'sum' and 
cover letter you will receive via email a set of 
questions requiring your written response that 
should be returned by the designated due date.  
Please note that during the second half of 2004, 
recruitment for Neighborhood and Community 
Development and Community Health fellowship 
positions was postponed.  Prior applicants must 
resubmit resumes and cover letters for 
consideration.

Please send resume and cover letter to:  
fellowship@sff.org or me at
The San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
fax: (415) 477-2783
phone: (415) 733-8500.

SPECIAL INFORMATION SESSION:
The San Francisco Foundation is holding a one-
time-only information session on Friday, February 
4, 2005 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at our  offices.  
This will be an opportunity to meet our current 
fellows, program officers, and other staff while 
acquiring additional information about the 
fellowship program.